Thought Leaders
This Coach Transformed a Losing College Football Program by Eating the Same $11 Lunch Every Day
Indiana's Curt Cignetti's obsessive routine includes ordering the identical Chiptole bowl every single day for two years.
Jonathan Small is a bestselling author, journalist, producer, and podcast host. For 25 years, he has worked as a sought-after storyteller for top media companies such as The New York Times, Hearst, Entrepreneur, and Condé Nast. He has held executive roles at Glamour, Fitness, and Entrepreneur and regularly contributes to The New York Times, TV Guide, Cosmo, Details, Maxim, and Good Housekeeping. His Small Talk substack focuses on generational differences.
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Human Resources
Microsoft Closes Its Physical Libraries for AI-Powered ‘Skilling Hubs’
The library closures end an era of author talks and CEO book recommendations.
Business News
TSA’s New $45 Fee Will Hit Forgetful Travelers Starting Next Month
The fee starts February 1, but payment doesn't guarantee security clearance.
Business News
Verizon Is Giving Customers $20 for Its Epic Outage — Here’s How to Get It
The wireless carrier is issuing credits after a 10-hour nationwide outage left frustrated customers unable to make calls or use data.
Business News
McDonald’s CEO Predicts These 3 Food Trends Will Blow Up In 2026
Chris Kempczinski nailed his 2025 predictions. Now he's forecasting what will shape the food industry this year.
Business News
This Is the No. 1 Thing 1,300 Business Leaders Are Worried About Right Now
A World Economic Forum survey shows a surprising shift in what's keeping executives up at night.
Business News
Apple Just Made Video and Music Editing Way More Affordable — But There’s a Catch
The new Creator Studio slashes the cost of Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, but only if you're willing to pay for a monthly subscription.
Business News
Domino’s Is Quietly Dominating the Pizza Market by Mastering 3 Things Rivals Ignored
The pizza chain has turned loyalty programs and value deals into a competitive weapon.
Business News
China Just Hit a Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus Despite Tariffs — How They Did It And What It Means
The staggering number is a 20% increase from 2024.
Business News
Heineken’s CEO Steps Down After Six Years of Flat Performance
Dolf van den Brink is leaving the Dutch beer giant, as the industry struggles to find its footing.
Business News
This German Grocer Is Opening 180 Stores in the U.S. — Should Walmart Be Worried?
An opening arises as American shoppers are choosing discounts over name brands.
Business News
Elon Musk’s Grok Is Under Fire Worldwide Over Illegal Images— But Musk Is Defiant
Governments from Europe to Asia are investigating the chatbot over sexualized content.
Business News
Walmart Teams Up With Google’s Gemini to Let Shoppers Buy With AI
The retail giant is integrating Google's AI assistant as the race heats up to control how Americans shop online.
Business News
This Coffee Mogul Wanted $90 Million for His Mansion — He Got $66 Million Instead
Robert Stiller, co-founder of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, barely broke even on his Palm Beach waterfront property.
Business News
Allegiant Is Buying Sun Country for $1.5 Billion to Become ‘More Competitive’
Two budget airlines are joining forces to take on the industry giants.
Business News
Why Are Google’s Founders Cutting Their Connection to California? One Reason.
Sergey Brin and Larry Page are moving business entities out of California ahead of a proposed wealth tax that could cost them billions.
Business News
Protein Is the New Secret Weapon Fast-Food Chains Are Using to Win You Over
From Dunkin' to Blaze Pizza, protein power is suddenly a core selling point.
Business News
Meta Is Going Nuclear to Power Its AI Data Centers
The tech giant partnered with three companies to bring new and existing nuclear plants online as early as 2030.
Business News
Mark Cuban Says AI Is ‘Stupid’ — But Ignoring It Will Sink Your Business
The 'Shark Tank' billionaire warns that AI can make or break your company.
Business News
Cottage Cheese Company Lands $500 Million Valuation as Sales Surge 300%
Good Culture's explosive growth shows how the once-niche dairy staple became a TikTok sensation.
Entrepreneurs
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health as a ‘Dedicated Space’ for Medical Questions
The new feature integrates medical records and wellness apps — but comes with disclaimers.
Business News
This Japanese Restaurant Just Paid $3.2 Million for One Fish
Sushi Zanmai's owner shattered his own record at Tokyo's New Year tuna auction.
Building a Business
5 of the Strangest Products at CES 2026, Including One That Lets You ‘Chat’ With Your Cat
Away from the corporate big wigs, here are some creative ideas bootstrapped entrepreneurs are pitching.
Business News
This Is What the New Lego Smart Brick Can Do — Its ‘Most Significant Evolution’ in 50 Years
Lego says the new brick will "make entire sets come to life" starting with Star Wars in March.
Business News
Americans Are Ditching Pizza for Mexican Food — Here’s Why
Major chains are closing locations as the once-dominant pies fall to sixth place in restaurant sales.
Business News
A DoorDash Driver Was Fired for Using AI to Fake Food Delivery
The driver sent an AI-generated image of the order at the customer's door, but never actually showed up with the food.
Business News
Ex-Meta AI Chief Slams New Boss as ‘Young’ and ‘Inexperienced’
Yann LeCun warns Meta's 29-year-old AI officer will trigger staff exodus and says LLMs are a 'dead end' for superintelligence.
Business News
A Beloved Cupcake Company Is Shutting Down — And Fans Are Blaming Private Equity
Sprinkles Cupcakes' viral vending machines are gone after 20 years.
Business News
Kevin O’Leary Rewrote His ‘Marty Supreme’ Role — Then His Best Scene Got Cut
The Shark Tank star pushed to make his character more ruthless, but his favorite moment about success and watches didn't make the final cut.
Business News
Tesla Is No Longer the World’s Top EV Seller After Q4 Sales Fall
China's BYD claimed the crown with 2.26 million vehicles sold in 2025.
